Biodiversity and Conservation Science Data Engineering Officer DBCA3172620 PSCA, Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 plus 12% Superannuation
Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.
THIS IS A 24-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 9 OCTOBER 2025
The Biodiversity Information Office (BIO) is responsible for making Western Australia’s biodiversity data more discoverable, accessible and usable and has implemented the Dandjoo data platform to mobilise data from all environmental-related sectors, including government, industry, research and the community. BIO’s ongoing program of work includes data sharing and outreach work, identifying and sourcing priority datasets for ingestion and delivery through Dandjoo and managing a central catalogue of the state’s taxonomic information to ensure data integrity.
The Data Engineering Officer will contribute technical support to the execution of data engineering activities across the data lifecycle including data ingestion, data quality management, application of data standards, and delivery of data to users.
Collaborating with a dynamic team of software engineers and science officers, they will support and optimise data workflows and pipelines delivering the technical requirements to meet the business objectives of BIO and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).
At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), we have adopted which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will demonstrate to help drive positive change.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than two (2) pages in total.
1. Considerable experience in the contemporary management of data across one or more components of the data life cycle comprising data ingestion, data quality assurance, application of data standards, and data delivery.
2. Demonstrated experience in developing, evaluating and monitoring data pipeline workflows and processes.
3. Demonstrated experience with integration from structured and semi-structured file and API sources.
4. Experience in working with databases systems (relational and NoSQL); compiling queries; creating and managing database structures; and cloud-hosted database services such as Azure SQL/MongoDB.
5. Experience of at least two of the following: Python, R or Bash/PowerShell scripting, Apache Spark or similar, Data Factory/ETL tools, and/or data lakes.
About Us
DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.
For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our .
Benefits of working with us
In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:
6. Flexible working arrangements.
7. 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
8. 4 weeks annual leave with loading paid as additional pay every December.
9. 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
10. Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
11. Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
12. A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
13. An annual National Park Entry Pass.
14. Well-established learning and development programs.
15. Free staff parking.